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A fun and feminist look at forgotten women in science, technology, and beyond, from the bestselling author of THE FANGIRL'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY

You may think you know women’s history pretty well. But have you ever heard of. . .

· Alice Ball, the chemist who developed an effective treatment for leprosy—only to have the credit taken by a man?· Mary Sherman Morgan, the rocket scientist whose liquid fuel compounds blasted the first U.S. satellite into orbit?· Huang Daopo, the inventor whose weaving technology revolutionized textile production in China—centuries before the cotton gin?

Smart women have always been able to achieve amazing things, even when the odds were stacked against them. In Wonder Women, author Sam Maggs tells the stories of the brilliant, brainy, and totally rad women in history who broke barriers as scientists, engineers, mathematicians, adventurers, and inventors. Plus, interviews with real-life women in STEM careers, an extensive bibliography, and a guide to women-centric science and technology organizations—all to show the many ways the geeky girls of today can help to build the future.

Table of Contents:Women of ScienceWomen of MedicineWomen of EspionageWomen of InnovationWomen of Adventure

Sam Maggs is a best-selling writer of books, comics, and video games. She’s a Senior Writer for Insomniac Games; the author of The Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy, Wonder Women, and Girl Squads (Oct. 2018), all published by Quirk Books and distributed by Penguin Random House; a contributor to BioWare's highly-anticipated forthcoming game...

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Rated 5 out of
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Cata from
Preach it GirlThis is the kind of book that I would pass to my daughters, to my sons, to my nephews, and so on. There are so many women that just went under the radar until now. Maggs did a great job bringing them to the spotlight. Super fun, great gift to anybody.

Date published: 2017-11-15

Rated 5 out of
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Ashley from
Great fun and educationalThis book proves that women can totally be awesome. Also, it's kind of sad that I only really knew of two of these women, but I guess that's why Maggs decided the book needed to be written. Everyone needs to know of these women and their amazing contributions to society; their amazing fights; and their amazing ability to be successful no matter the hardships they faced.

Date published: 2017-06-23

Rated 5 out of
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Tara_Zachar from
Thoughtful giftI received this as a gift from a most thoughtful friend. It's important to empower each other and especially remember these women's contributions to society.

Date published: 2017-05-18

Rated 4 out of
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Kent from
Good bookWe need as many books like this on the sane topic as writers can put out to remind us that the world Should be an equitable place for women

Date published: 2017-04-20

Rated 3 out of
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Rose from
OkThe art is nice, and has a good selection of women. The writing is a little too casual for me though.

Date published: 2017-03-05

Rated 5 out of
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Rachel from
so good!very well written! i think its a fantastic look into women history!

Date published: 2017-01-18

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Sierra from
Women Are Amazing (Even Though the History Books Often Forget About Us)Another great read from Sam Maggs. This book is a brilliant introduction to so many women that have flown under the radar in history (aka have had their ideas/work stolen or were omitted from the books). This book really made me want to get out and find more information on all of these women. Sam is a great writer, making history a light and easy read without getting bogged down with too many details. This book is great for anyone, and would make and especially great gift for your teens girls.

Date published: 2017-01-09

Editorial Reviews

“Wonder Women isn’t just filled with extraordinary tales of female scientists and inventors – though there are plenty of them – [Maggs] also includes sections on espionage and adventure, fields not traditionally associated with STEM.” – Entertainment Weekly “I admire Maggs for making Wonder Women both thorough and easy to digest. When it comes to historical material like this, presentation matters…Maggs writes the descriptions of the women and their achievements in such a way that you’re inspired to take the ball and keep running.”–Nerdist “[Sam Maggs’s] profiles are more than just fun, they're genuinely astounding…[and] fantastic illustrations by Sophia Foster-Dimino bring these pioneering women to life.”—The Village Voice“If you know a feminist, punk-rocking preteen who’s as concerned with body piercings as she is with book reports, pick up a copy of Maggs’s Wonder Women: 25 Innovators, Inventors, and Trailblazers Who Changed History, a compelling collection of profiles highlighting history’s forgotten women of science, adventure, and espionage.”—The Village Voice“Maggs' lineup of influential females is well curated and inclusive, while smart illustrations by Sophia Foster-Dimino bring the ladies to life. Wonder Women is a must-read for the girl who's a bit of a geek.”—BookPage“A wonderful and necessary read. Although it says 25 women, there are so many more women in here than that… Not only does Maggs present their awesomeness with a sardonic wit needed to deride the patriarchal stage these fantastic women performed on, she is the gender defender at every turn. If only these brainiac ladies had Maggs by their side in their own time.”–Geeks of Doom“Wonder Women is an absolute delight! As told by Sam Maggs, the lives of these trailblazing women leap off the page, bursting with entertaining anecdotes and fascinating facts that are sure to capture the imaginations of younger readers. The fantastically diverse assortment of women profiled in this book is proof positive that women have always accomplished amazing things, and the interviews with contemporary women illuminate the extraordinary achievements women are making (and the extraordinary challenges women still face) today. As Maggs emphasizes in her introduction, representation matters, and Wonder Women is an inspiring example of exactly the kind of representation we need to see a lot more of.”—Anita Sarkeesian, Feminist Frequency “I honestly can't remember the last time I picked up a book and read straight through to the end without looking up. Each one of these baller women deserves their own shelf. Wonder Women is a must-read in my house and should be in yours, too.”—Margaret Stohl, author of Beautiful Creatures “Too often women in history—particularly in STEM fields—are ignored and forgotten. Not by Sam Maggs. Through brilliant writing that is both factual and fun, Sam pulls back the curtain of history to show us just how kickass these amazing wonder women are. Be smart like the ladies described in this book and grab a copy today!”—Beth Revis, author of Across the Universe and A World Without You“Maggs's message--delivered in a snappy, girl-power tone--and her subjects--any one of whom could star in a book of her own--are timely and compelling.”—Shelf Awareness “Maggs condenses these storied lives effectively, and young feminists and supporters of women in STEM will applaud.”—Booklist“In a down-to-earth and often humorous tone, Maggs provides a[n]…anthology of biographies on trailblazing women [that] is likely to draw attention from a variety of readers but will especially appeal to those interested in women’s history and STEM…”—Library Journal“Everybody’s talking about women in STEM professions. Today, many women are making huge strides in sciences—but they’re hardly the first. An informative study of women that have made history.”—Library Journal“Whether you want to know about suffragists, awesome historical lady ninjas, or the other butt kicking, trailblazing smarties in between, Wonder Women will have something for you!” –Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls"We could all stand to learn more about women in STEM fields, and Maggs', whose book The Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy is a gem, is just the writer to lead the way."—Bustle “Odds are, you'll find your new hero in this book.”—Bustle “History should be everyone’s favorite subject, and if more people approached it (and wrote about it) like Maggs does, perhaps it would be.”—PopMatters“Embracing incredible women from all ages, of various races, and from different continents, the accounts of these extraordinary figures are spellbinding and inspirational.”—Manhattan Book Review“[Wonder Women] is a valuable addition to women's studies. Maggs successfully shows that women can perform as well as men if they are given an equal playing ground.”—Washington Book Review“These are incredible and inspirational true stories of women who dared to dream in a man's world. Additional, briefer vignettes of other notable and accomplished women round out this fascinating, educational 'must-have' for both school and public library collections.”—Midwest Book Review“For the young reader who needs a little Girl Power, Wonder Women by Sam Maggs is what you need.”—Detroit Lakes Tribune“[Wonder Women] is very inspirational…a fantastic read with beautiful illustrations.”–BioGamer Girl“This is a book about representation…more women are given the showcase they deserve…”–Anna Jedrziewksi, Retailing Insight “Between Foster-Dimino’s wonderful illustrations and Maggs’ research and writing, Wonder Women becomes an excellent resource for students as well as an enjoyable and easy read for casual readers. Audiences of any age and gender will find much to love and learn in Wonder Women and libraries both public and private aren’t complete without it.”—Women Write About Comics“Wonder Women is one of those stories that fill you up with courage and strength. It’s the kind of story that will make you believe that you can do anything.”—Enchanted Readers“This book is great not only for young girls, but anyone with dreams or aspirations to discover, invent and create in the different worlds of science, art, literature, mathematics and adventure.”—Geek Hard “...easy-to-read, hard-to-put down book.”—Jade Magazine “…Wonder Women is a wonderfully informative and inspirational book, guaranteed to challenge what you thought you knew about women and their place in history. Whether you’re just starting to look for your purpose or you’re established in a career and a family, you’ll find stories which will inspire you.”—Fantasy Literature